Elysian Valley Visioning Summit summary

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Elysian Valley Visioning Summit.

Here's a recap of the participants' results.

Who are we?

• Geography: Close to downtown, river, nature, green space, transportation. Also, secluded and isolated
• Demography/People: Multi-generational, neighborly, artists and craftspeople, diversity and tolerance, activists
• History: Architecture, paths that brought people to Elysian Valley (e.g. Chavez Ravine, Chinatown, freeway)
• Institutions: Rec Center, schools, groups, churches, organizations
• Economy: Affordability, crafts, home enterprises, art, light industrial, mixed use

Elysian Valley Needs and Dreams

Neighborhood and Economic Development

• Grocery store and shopping
• Farmer's Market
• Re-use of Franky and Johnny's and the Public Storage property
• Enterprise district

Transportation and Linkages

• DASH
• Bus shelters
• Extend bike path or move it to the other side
• Name signs and street signs
• More crosswalks

Infrastructure/Beautification

• Street trees
• City facilities
• Parks/green space
• Murals
• Lights
• Place signs
• Cal Trans

Youth

• Recreation Center renovation
• Other youth opportunities